I just had a new PC built, and I'm really new to this whole PC thing, so I'm looking for some guidance. When I first turned it on at the store, everything was perfect and it booted into Windows with no issues. However, when I got it home, it keeps freezing right at the Asus splash screen. I did manage to get into the BIOS, but when I tried to boot up from there, it freezes again. Oddly, I've noticed that the keyboard lights flicker during startup and sometimes the light in the room dims momentarily. I've tried different power strips, outlets, and even a different monitor, but nothing seems to help. My house is from 1980, so I'm starting to wonder if it's a power issue. Do you think I should get a UPS to solve this? Any advice would be appreciated!
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When you boot up a PC after it's been unplugged for a while, it goes through a process called RAM training, which can take extra time. If your motherboard has a POST LED, check it to see if it gives you any error indications during the boot process. Just keep in mind that cold boots can take a bit longer than normal.
It's possible you may have some electrical issues at home, like a poor ground connection or even poorly wired sockets. I recommend testing different outlets around the house. Also, have everything connected to the same outlet or power strip to see if that helps. If you suspect major problems, it could be worth calling an electrician to check things out.
It sounds like your home's electrical system might be struggling to support the new setup. If you've got a lot of other electronics on the same circuit, it could be overloading it. Try unplugging everything else and just plug in the PC to see if that resolves the freezing. Your power supply is 750W, which should be enough, but if other devices are drawing power, it can cause issues. Just keep an eye on what's plugged into the same circuit!
That makes sense! I haven't checked how many things are on the same circuit. I’ll give that a shot and see if it helps.
Definitely check your electrical setup! Sometimes an old house like yours might not handle modern equipment well. It’s wise to make sure your sockets are properly wired and grounded. Try to minimize the number of devices connected to one circuit. If things don’t improve, a UPS could help stabilize your power supply, especially during those flickering issues you’re seeing.
I remember it taking a little while when I brought it to the store, but I didn't realize that could be part of the issue! I’ll look into the POST LED and monitor it during the next boot.